LAW & CRIME
More Young Students in Japan Turn to Marijuana, Shoplifting
The kids in Japan aren't alright: new stats show an increasing number are turning to illegal activity in the tough-on-crime country.
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LAW & CRIME
INSIDER
[Insider] Princess in a Bikini: Japan Lashes Out at Grok, X’s Nonconsensual Lewds Bot
A new wave of deepfakes enabled by the social media network's Grok chatbot is angering Japanese cosplayers and artists.
INSIDER
[Insider] Japan’s Right Experiences Racism and Realizes – It Sucks!
A racist episode involving Miss Finland leaves Japan's right on the receiving end of the same racist medicine it loves dishing out.
CULTURE
The Hidden Culture Behind Japan’s Bag-Charms Craze
Experts say "oshi-katsu" and this age-old religious trend have helped fuel the rise of character dolls dangling from bags and backpacks.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is Japan Poor? Combini’s New “Rice and Sauce” Dish Sparks Social Media Debate
Is Lawson Store 100's new dish a sign of Japan's dire economic straits? Or is it just responding to consumer demand?
CULTURE
Rail Enthusiasts in Japan Keep Causing Headaches for Passengers, Locals
Tourists aren't the only ones causing ire in Japan: incidents of badly behaved railway photographers are on the rise.
TRAVEL
Suica Penguin Retirement Announcement Sparks Fan Outcry in Japan
The character, created by a children's book author, has been the face of the popular transit card since its inception in 2001.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.